For the first time in world history, from 1 April 2023, an aggressor and state sponsor of terrorism will be President of the UN Security Council - responsible for maintaining international peace and security. A … Read More...
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Ukrainian MP delegation visits Australia
The AFUO and Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) assisted a visiting delegation of Ukrainian MPs to meet Victorian MPs, government and business leaders last week to deepen ties between the two countries, … Read More...

On the anniversary of the liberation of Irpin
Today is the first anniversary of the liberation of the heroic city of Irpin, one of the crucial outposts that prevented the Russian occupiers from invading Kyiv in 2022. Until February 24, 2022, Irpin was a … Read More...

Ukrainian Olympic boxer killed by the russian army. This is why we won’t give up on banning russian and belarusian athletes
22 year old Ukrainian European youth boxing champion, Maksym Galinichev has been killed whilst defending Ukraine in the Luhansk region. He volunteered for the Ukrainian army and leaves behind a three year old … Read More...

Email the AOC to stop russian and belarusian athletes competing at the 2024 Olympic Games
The AFUO has launched an email campaign to urge the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to support Ukraine and reject moves to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as ‘neutral’ athletes at the 2024 … Read More...

Donated Fleetseat two-person carry aids on their way to Ukraine to help rescue defenders and civilians
The AFUO International Committee for Medical Aid to Ukraine has proudly received and included in its latest shipment of medical aid to Ukraine donations of Fleetseats - a world leading two-person carry aid which can … Read More...

AFUO creates working group to ban russia and belarus from the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has created a working group to apply pressure on the Australian Olympic Committee to support the banning of russian and belarusian athletes from the 2024 … Read More...

Launch of Australia-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group signals deeper engagement between Ukraine and Australia
The launch of the Australia-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group (AUPFG) in the same week as both Houses of Parliament passed motions condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, has shown the strength and depth of … Read More...

Adelaide Ukrainians to welcome WOMADelaide festival goers with fund-raising Kobza Cafe
The Association of Ukrainians in South Australia (AUSA) will be running Kobza Cafe, a boho ethnic-chic Ukrainian cafe selling artisan coffee, traditional Ukrainian soul food and Ukrainian merchandise at WOMADelaide … Read More...

Australian Parliament hears motion condemning Russian invasion and pledging continued support for Ukraine
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) commends the private Members’ motion which was moved today by Labor’s Mr Steve Georganas MP, and seconded by the Nationals’ Hon Dr David Gillespie MP, … Read More...

365 Days Strong
The AFUO thanks our state community organisations (hromady), member organisations, Ukrainian-Australians and all supporters of Ukraine for the powerful display of unity and determination we showed at events across … Read More...

Statement about pro-Russia rallies being held this Saturday
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is aware that pro-Russia rallies will be held this Saturday, 4 March. The Ukrainian-Australian community will not be holding counter-protests or … Read More...